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Claire Lee-Carter's
Journey Maps
Hi I'm Claire, an artist who transitioned from working in the animation and entertainment industry at companies like Universal Studios, Hasbro, Amazon, and Netflix to following my own creative path. Now, I specialize in hand-drawn Journey Maps and traditional portraits, each one crafted to capture the unique stories of individuals and couples. Whether it’s a personal journey map showcasing career milestones and achievements or a couple’s map that traces their story from first date to wedding day, I make each piece truly one-of-a-kind. Every map also includes custom portraits, adding an extra personal touch. Perfect for weddings, anniversaries, graduations, and life’s biggest moments!
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Website: claireleecarter.com
instagram: claireleecarterart
Sign up to get 10% off your first purchase & entered into my free portrait giveaway!
Kassie Thornton
Life Coach
Kassie Thornton is an actress, writer, and certified life coach who mixes humor and heartfelt wisdom to help others navigate life's up and downs. With a background in positive psychology, theatre arts and spirituality along with a dedication to the LQBTQ+ community, she inspires resiliency, authenticity, with a few laughs along the way. Kassie helps you uncover who you truly are and what you really want, and reveals the steps to get you there. And she will be rooting for you every step of your journey!
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Email: thepositivepal@gmail.com
Instagram: @kassiethornton
Young Again Designs
Elaine Young
I’m a polymer clay artist. That loves doing custom orders. And I love a good challenge! I’m also a jewelry designer and love working with different mediums, including resin.
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Email: elaine1young@gmail.com
Socials: @YoungAgainDesigns
Venus DeMilo Thomas
Acting Coach
Veteran Actress of over 40 years. Growing up as a child actor has made me fall in love with the craft! I love working with actors! Currently recurring on Netflix's "Good Times" . I have worked as a series regular, guest star, and had many recurring roles. Appeared in Life with Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence, series regular on Salute Your Shorts on Nickelodeon, recurring roles on The Bold and The Beautiful, Family Matters, and Sister, Sister to name a few. I can help you elevate your work with any script.
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Email: Venusdemilothomas@gmail.com
Socials: @venusdemilothomas
The Artist's Way
Guided Groups
with Barbara Howlin
Ready to take aligned action toward new flow, play and creativity?​
But limiting beliefs still holding you back?​
Need some community and intuitive guidance to open?
Our Artist's Way Guided Group can help. This 12-week adventure changed my life in large, definitive ways. As I suggested it to people over the years, many have started it once, twice... Hell, ten times. But they didn’t finish or commit to it all. The reason for these false starts is because we’re doing very provocative work. We often need a little loving support and community.
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That's why I began the Artist's Way Guided Group Experience. Together, we can recover the freedom in our creativity. Be held accountable in pushing past our limiting beliefs, fears, self-sabotaging ways and onwards. If you're interested for a future session, message away below. We always have an expansive, fun time.
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https://www.thehowlinghive.org/artistsway
EMAIL: info@thehowlinghive.org
Ferris Wheel Junkies Art
Ferris Wheel Junkies (FWJ) creates one-of-a-kind quirky pop culture art pieces and apparel with the purpose to make you smile, inspire you or bring you back to a happy moment in your life. All pieces are handmade by me, Hayley.
I am a self-described hoarder, but I don’t just keep everything… I keep memories. I have old birthday cards, photographs, sporting events programs, movie ticket stubs, and other memorabilia from my 44 years of life and I’m basically Marie Kondo’s worst nightmare because for me, it all SPARKS JOY! Thank you for coming to my shop. I hope YOU find whatever brings you this much joy!​
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Jennifer Sims
Voice Over Coach
Jenn Sims here! Actor, Storyteller and voice over coach. With years of experience both behind the mic and behind the scenes, I bring a unique perspective to coaching.
I’ve voiced 100s of projects for brands like Hyundai, CocaCola, and CVS, and my background as an agency producer means I know exactly what clients and casting directors are looking for. I help actors break into the voice-over world, find their signature style, and build a thriving career.
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https://www.thejennsims.com/new-page-5 https://www.instagram.com/thejennsims/
EMAIL: jennifersimsvo@gmail.com
Kait Mauro Paintings
I’m currently working on an ongoing series of abstract ink paintings made from genuine ground-up Amethyst crystals. I’m an artist living and working in Birmingham, AL, with my three dogs, stray cat, hoarder-level collection of houseplants and piles of books. In the studio working with an audiobook playing is my favorite place to be.
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@kaitfinearts on Instagram
Taylor Coffman
Taylor Coffman- Creative Services & Project Management, Specialty in Podcasts and Media. Is there a creative project you've been longing to tackle but don't know where to start or feel overwhelmed? With over ten years of creative management experience, I'm here to help you make it happen. With strategic planning/pitch-deck creation and production connections, I can help you take your idea and make it real. Specializing in podcasts as former Operations lead and Producer at the award-winning LAist studios, if you have a podcast you've been scheming, I can help you game-plan, produce, and launch.
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Drop me a line on LinkedIn
Lily Soobin An
Stained Glass
Lily is a stained glass artist that experiments with modern and fun styles of stained glass. She uses entirely handheld/hand guided tools to create unique pieces that are great as sun catchers, wall hangings, and ornaments! Lily dreams of making glass art her full time job someday!
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My Etsy page is: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Lilybeandigital?ref=dashboard-header
And my instagram is: https://www.instagram.com/lilybeanglass
Paige Kristic
~ShopBijouPk~
My little Etsy shop is compromised of t-shirts and sweatshirts with phrases on them (more fun phrases to come soon!) All handmade by me.
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Instag: @shopbijoupk
Sean Hemeon
Artist
Sean Hemeon is an artist living and working in Los Angeles, CA. He is a self-taught accomplished painter whose work draws from various sources, including the founding New York School of expressionistic artists and contemporary culture and work as a performer. "I paint with energy. I paint with emotion. I paint with impact. For me, painting isn't much about what is represented but how it is painted. It is an experience captured. A still life of an emotion. Art is one of the sources through which the soul expresses itself and inspires others. But to express art thoroughly, one must have the inner emotions opened thoroughly. And, that, is what's put on the canvas.”
Prints and Original Contemporary Expressive Abstract Art for the Free Soul! And now, introducing Sean Hemeon Studio products inspired by the Art.
~FREE shipping on all products for a limited time~
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insta: @sean_hemeon
Tori Socha
New Artist New Feelings
I've always considered myself an artist - but mainly one who coaches and supports others in the creation of art. A longtime television and digital media executive, I had the privilege of empowering the shows and creators I wanted to develop. But once I was diagnosed with Stage 3 Breast Cancer in the summer of 2022, I did not know how to channel the emotions and process the grief I was experiencing. It was then that a friend led me to discover painting, and I haven't stopped since.
I am thankful and blessed to be in remission, and I am opening this shop with extreme fear, putting my work on display for the first time since recovery. But I hope some of these pieces help others FEEL, too. A portion of my quarterly sales will be donated back to Susan G. Komen For The Cure.​
https://www.etsy.com/shop/NewArtistNewFeelings
Nina Rausch
~Breaking Into the Industry~
Are you ready to finally take charge of your acting career? Looking to find new reps and put yourself out there?
In this on-demand course, I will walk you through it step by step to get your materials ready, how to find the right reps, provide a resume and pitch email templet but most importantly help you create a weekly schedule that works for YOU.
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Discount code for 60% off just for this list : howlin60
Valid until 12/01
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http://www.thecreativeuniverse.info
Becky Lang
Wedding Planner
I’m a performer by trade and a wedding enthusiast in my spare time. I accidentally spend most of my time at weddings I’m invited to making sure every little moment is captured— and when I realized this is something I could turn into a business, I jumped at the chance.
I’m based in the Chicagoland area. Happy to travel!
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Greg Wieting
Hi, I’m Greg. I help you heal from chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I’m also an artist working with contemporary abstract expressionism. Please join me on an arc of transformation and healing to inspire truth, power, freedom, and aliveness.
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Jordan An
Glassblower
My name is Jordan An and I am a glass artist located in the Pacific Northwest. I do both glassblowing and flameworking, and I particularly like to make functional pieces, as I like the idea of creating things people will use in their everyday life. But I also make small glass figurines that can be worn as pendants. I’m also a strong believer in surrounding yourself with pretty things that make life a little more fun, even if that means slowing down to handle fragile things with care.
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https://www.etsy.com/shop/SJJDGlass?ref=dashboard-header
@sjjd.glass on instagram
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